May 2025 Demo Round-Up! | The Demo Derby!
2Games Featured:
00:00 – Intro
01:16 – Quarantine Zone ( • Quarantine Zone Demo - Gameplay VOD )
04:31 – Fretless ( • Fretless Demo - Gamplay VOD )
06:47 – One Way Home ( • One Way Home Demo - Gameplay VOD )
08:39 – Away From Home ( • Away From Home Demo - Gameplay VOD )
11:45 – Isle of Reveries ( • Isle of Reveries Demo - Gameplay VOD )
13:11 – Outro
I played 5 wildly different game demos, and I gotta say—some of these were way better than I expected, and others… well, they made choices.
From a grungy post-apocalyptic sim to a turn-based RPG where attacks are literal guitar solos, this mix is all over the place in the best way. I'm breaking down what worked, what didn’t, and whether any of these are worth your wishlist space.
Here's a quick rundown of the lineup:
Quarantine Zone: Tactical survival meets heavy narrative. Grim vibes, big decisions.
Fretless: Music meets RPG mechanics in the most chaotic, charming way.
One Way Home: Offbeat and dreamlike, like wandering through someone’s fever dream.
Away From Home: Emotional storytelling and strong dialogue, but does it hit or miss?
Isle of Reveries: Chill exploration with gorgeous art and cryptic worldbuilding.
#IndieGames #GameDemoShowcase #SteamNextFest #QuarantineZone #Fretless #OneWayHome #AwayFromHome #IsleOfReveries #IndieGameImpressions #GamingFirstLook
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